Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprentice

Maximum Services Inc.; Granby (CO); On-site; USD 38,572 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% paid health insurance

Optical benefits

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

401K plan

Job summary

Maximum Services Inc. is seeking a heavy equipment mechanic apprentice to perform maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics under the supervision of an equipment manager. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of experience or trade schooling, a valid driver's license, and a passion for safety and quality.

This role offers a competitive hourly rate of $28 - $35, with additional benefits such as health insurance, dental, optical, paid vacation, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year prior experience as a mechanic or trade schooling.
• Valid Drivers License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnosis, service, maintenance, and repairs under supervision.
• Ensure safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
• Use diagnostic procedures to identify and correct faults.
• Operate shop equipment and handle heavy parts safely.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Attention to detail

Basic knowledge of heavy equipment systems

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Shop equipment (cranes, welders, etc.)

Heavy hand tools

Job description

Maximum Services Inc. is looking to fill the role of heavy equipment mechanic apprentice.

Responsibilities

• Candidate performs diagnosis, service, maintenance, and repairs in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations & specifications under supervision of equipment manager.
• Ensures that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
• Performs equipment & vehicle repairs, service, and maintenance as required in shop or in field locations year round.
• Repairs heavy equipment & vehicles, removing/replacing components.
• Uses diagnostic procedures and test equipment to identify and correct faults.
• Performs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, & electronic diagnoses.
• Display a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Analytical problem solver with attention to detail.
• Maintain basic knowledge of engine, transmission, brake, hydraulic and electrical systems of heavy equipment & vehicles.
• Assist to ensure fleet appearance is maintained to company standards.
• Operates shop equipment including cranes, welders, compressors, presses, grinders, heavy hand tools, & tire servicing equipment.
• Lifts, moves &/or installs heavy parts and assemblies safely, using basic tools & PPE.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year prior experience as a mechanic or trade schooling.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Valid Drivers License.
• Expected Range- $28 - $35 per hour DOE, 50% paid health insurance, optical, dental, paid vacation, 401K.